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How accurate address data powers identity verification
Digital Transformation

How accurate address data powers identity verification

Poor address data can raise fraud losses, trigger compliance failures and slow onboarding, making identity checks less reliable.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Ant International launches mobile AI payment protocol
Wearables

Ant International launches mobile AI payment protocol

The open-source framework targets wallet-based payments as digital wallet use and agentic commerce expand rapidly worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Gamma launches APAC push with Australia & NZ focus
Unified Communications

Gamma launches APAC push with Australia & NZ focus

Partners in Australia and New Zealand may benefit as Gamma targets higher margins and simpler onboarding in a crowded cloud communications market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
EY names 1Kosmos chief executive officer finalist for award
Data Protection

EY names 1Kosmos chief executive officer finalist for award

The shortlist spot highlights 1Kosmos's push into AI-era identity checks as it scales passwordless authentication for regulated industries worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
ACI & Kinexys add payee checks to bank payment flows
Fintech

ACI & Kinexys add payee checks to bank payment flows

Banks can now check payees before funds move, as rising instant payment fraud pushes pre-transaction verification up the agenda.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Heligan launches new strategic advisory & risk unit
Data Analytics

Heligan launches new strategic advisory & risk unit

Growing demand for sanctions checks, ownership scrutiny and cyber risk is driving Heligan's move into specialist intelligence for deals and disputes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
The missing link in eIDV: Why data quality drives fraud prevention
Surveillance

The missing link in eIDV: Why data quality drives fraud prevention

Banks risk missing fraudulent identities unless eIDV checks are paired with verified address data and stronger data quality controls.

By Bud Walker • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
When identity becomes the payment rail
Data Protection

When identity becomes the payment rail

Banks face a costly overhaul as EU rules will soon make digital identity wallets mandatory for strong customer authentication, reshaping onboarding and fraud checks.

By Martin Zeisel • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
spektr raises USD $20 million to expand AI compliance
Digital Transformation

spektr raises USD $20 million to expand AI compliance

The new capital will help spektr cut manual compliance checks for banks and fintechs as it pushes its AI platform into more markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Banks test stablecoins for faster cross-border payments
Crypto

Banks test stablecoins for faster cross-border payments

Clearer rules and lower fees are pushing banks and corporates to trial stablecoins for cross-border transfers and treasury management.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Know your customer (KYC) stories

Alkami launches digital sales platform for US banks
Data Analytics

Alkami launches digital sales platform for US banks

More banks and credit unions are opting for bundled onboarding and engagement tools as Alkami ties account opening to digital banking and marketing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
KYC for online gambling & gaming in Australia: A compliance guide
Gaming

KYC for online gambling & gaming in Australia: A compliance guide

Tighter identity checks are now crucial as Australian gambling operators face higher money-laundering risks and multimillion-dollar penalties.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
SEON eyes doubling Indonesia revenue as fraud risk rises
Digital Transformation

SEON eyes doubling Indonesia revenue as fraud risk rises

Rising scam losses and tighter oversight are fuelling demand for SEON’s fraud tools, with Indonesia set to be a key growth market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Creditinfo takes full control of Latvian credit bureau
Data Analytics

Creditinfo takes full control of Latvian credit bureau

The move gives the London-headquartered group full control of Latvian lender data services as it plans to expand investment and products.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks
Data Protection

Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks

Australian platforms facing tougher age-check rules can now verify users through bank data, without collecting passports or licences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business
Software-as-a-Service

World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business

The upgraded system aims to curb bots and impersonation across dating, ticketing, meetings and AI tools as World widens its reach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML
Biometrics

Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML

Australia's widened AML rules are pushing real estate, law and accounting firms to tighten onboarding checks before the reforms bite.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Equifax Canada warns of 31% rise in first-party fraud
Fintech

Equifax Canada warns of 31% rise in first-party fraud

More applicants are overstating income or other details, with credit card cases nearly doubling and Ontario seeing up to CAD $123 million in losses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026